Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. When spouses agree to mediate their divorce, the goal is typically to compromise and move forward with an uncontested filing. When mediation is successful, spouses reach terms that they both deem acceptable and...
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3 signs it may be time to end divorce mediation
Divorce mediation is an excellent alternative to litigation. People who successfully mediate can preserve their privacy and set terms that truly work for their families. Spouses can potentially divorce more quickly and with less expense than they might incur...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
Divorce mediation is a popular option for many couples. Couples who know their marriages are beyond saving may still want to limit the conflict in their divorces. Mediation can be a more peaceful way to divorce. Divorce mediation requires working together to resolve...
What are the challenges of divorce mediation with a narcissist?
The term “narcissistic personality disorder” has been attracting a lot of attention as people start to realize just how toxic someone with strong narcissistic traits (with or without a diagnosis) can be. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to achieve a peaceful divorce from...
3 reasons mediation might be the right divorce solution
Married people often go to great lengths to avoid divorce. They may attempt individual counseling and couples therapy. They may have sit-down sessions with their pastor or minister. They may even turn to family members and friends for advice and guidance on how to...
Court-mandated mediation in New Jersey divorces
Due to mediation’s many benefits, it has become an integral part of the court's divorce process. There are two types of court-mandated mediation in New Jersey. Courts will often mandate it at some point during a couple’s divorce proceedings, either to attempt to...
Should you consider mediation for child custody issues?
A child custody case is often an emotional experience. When you’re also dealing with divorce, the situation becomes even tenser. Some New Jersey couples handle child custody issues in mediation instead of court. If both parents agree on all or most issues of child...
How to deal with executive compensation in New Jersey
When going through divorce as a business owner, one of the most difficult things to deal with can be executive compensation. Whether it is yourself or your spouse who is the executive in question, this can be a touchy subject during divorce proceedings. Here are a few...
Essential tips for succeeding in divorce mediation
If there is any chance to make your divorce process go as smoothly as possible, you should explore it. Fortunately, New Jersey law allows couples various options to get a divorce without stepping into a courtroom. One such alternative is mediation. If you are taking...
Mediation vs. arbitration: What’s the difference?
Although the arbitration and mediation processes do have similarities in the New Jersey legal system, they also have important differences that carry potentially significant legal consequences for the parties involved. Here, we'll explore the differences between...